Your success starts with our team

Founded in 2023 as the alternative strategies division of Metagestión. Now, as an independent, licensed asset manager, we specialize in delivering high-performance, absolute return strategies to the broadest possible investor base.

With global expertise and an innovative approach

At CAAN Alternative Asset Management, we bring together a team of leaders who transform cutting-edge strategies into accessible and effective solutions for you. Our team makes it possible for your investments to reach new horizons. Meet the people making alternative investing accessible to everyone.

Team

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Carlos Flores
CEO And Co-founder

With a solid background at institutions like Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs, Carlos leads CAAN with a strategic vision focused on excellence and international growth.

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Rohit Gadkar
CIO and Co-founder

Having managed over €5 billion in emerging market debt strategies, Rohit leads the investment team and manages the Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund.

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Lyfson Hernandez
Chief Marketing Officer

Lyfson brings over a decade of experience in investment management, entrepreneurship and strategic brand development across sectors including technology, fintech, media, agribusiness and financial services.

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Juan José Macías
Head of Sales and Business Development

Juan José is a senior finance professional with over 20 years of experience in global markets and investment banking, having held leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, Barclays, and Société Générale.

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Peter Stiler
Strategic Trading and Risk Advisor

Peter is a Partner in CAAN and part of the Emerging Market Debt team, with over 20 years of experience in Emerging Markets fixed income and a strong track record managing both sovereign and corporate credit portfolios through multiple market cycles.

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Richard Hodges
Strategic Trading and Risk Advisor

Richard serves as Strategic Advisor for Trading and Risk at CAAN and also is a co-founder of Ferro Capital, bringing over 30 years of experience in the design of exchange trading systems, risk management frameworks and structured products across global financial markets.

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Bahman Hadjian-Nia
Head of International Business Development

Bahman has co-founded and lead boutique investment firms where he specialised in sales and distribution. Bami has 13 years of experience in the start up ecosystem and has held multiple roles varying from Co-Founder to Head of Business Development.

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Gonzalo de Leonor
Business Development

Gonzalo is responsible for Business Development and Investor Relations at CAAN. He brings experience across corporate finance, capital markets and investor engagement, supporting strategic growth and institutional relationships.

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Nada Baker
International Business Development

Nada has an extensive consulting and business development background across Financial Services and Fintech. Over the course of her career, she has held senior roles at leading global institutions including Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Credit Suisse.

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Vera Uvarova
Marketing and Communications

A digital transformation and design specialist, Vera is the Operations Manager handling projects across marketing, office management and digital product.

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Mimouna Maaroufi
Legal Counsel

Mimouna is the Legal Counsel at CAAN, where she leads the area overseeing legal and regulatory aspects to ensure the highest standards of governance and integrity.

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Board members and Co-founders

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Marc Murtra
Co-founder

With a distinguished career in government and the private sector, Marc is co-founder of CAAN. He is currently Chairman and CEO of Telefónica S.A. Marc brings his expertise in strategic governance to the CAAN board.

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Anabel Barreras
Chairperson & Co-founder

Anabel oversees CAAN’s strategic and corporate governance matters following leadership roles at Metagestión and Montebalito.

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Rodrigo Ocejo
Board Member

Rodrigo contributes to CAAN’s strategic direction and international expansion, with a career spanning roles in capital markets, digital payments and asset management.

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Gustavo Martínez
Advisor

Gustavo is Chief Growth Officer Global and Country Manager at Newlink Spain and serves as an Advisor to CAAN.

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Regulated by Spain’s CNMV, CAAN operates from offices in Barcelona and Madrid, with funds domiciled and regulated in Luxembourg. Our innovative strategies focus on delivering attractive absolute returns with reduced risk, regardless of market conditions. With a solid foundation and forward-looking vision, CAAN is poised to shape the future of investment.